?But it is also ideal for a number of other sports and has line markings for five-aside football and basketball.?

The Brink opened in 1998 but ran into trouble almost immediately because every time it rained, it was considered too dangerous to use.

The surface was lifting due to the resin finish being laid in damp or wet weather conditions by contractors.

Cllr Tony Lloyd, chairman of Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council?s leisure and amenities, added: ?The borough council has always taken its commitment to sport and creating opportunities for participation in sport very seriously.

?With the installation of this superb new surface, which is one of only three in the country, it sees us continuing that commitment.?